Communications and Marketing staff, along with the Fighting Okra, won multiple awards at this year's CPRAM awards. (L to R, front) Holly Ray, Campbell Saia, Dr. Christy Riddle, (back) Nathan Duff, the Fighting Okra, Gabby Hays.CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University’s Communications and Marketing team brought home top honors at the 2024 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM) Awards, earning seven distinctions for outstanding work in higher education marketing and communications.
The awards were presented during CPRAM’s annual conference held at Mississippi State University in May, where institutions across Mississippi—both two-year and four-year colleges and universities—compete for recognition of excellence in public relations, marketing, and creative content. Delta State competes in the four-year category, placing the University alongside Mississippi’s largest institutions.
“I’m thrilled to share that our team won seven CPRAM awards this year,” said Dr. Christy Riddle, Chief Marketing Officer at DSU. “This recognition reflects the incredible creativity, talent, and dedication our team pours into telling Delta State’s story in compelling and engaging ways. I couldn’t be prouder.”
Delta State’s 2024 CPRAM Awards include:
- 1st Place – Student Life Photo: DSU Welcomes Hayes Cooper
Photographer: Campbell Saia - 1st Place – Viewbook/Admissions and Recruitment Piece: Viewbook 2024
Contributors: Holly Ray and Campbell Saia - 1st Place – Sports Photograph: Post Game Celebration
Photographer: Campbell Saia - 3rd Place – Sports Photograph: Football Season Teaser
Photographer: Campbell Saia - 2nd Place – News Story: World Record Okra Plant Gets Late Game Assist
Writers: Nathan Duff, Christy Riddle, and the Fighting Okra - 1st Place – Wildcard Mixed Media: Legend of the GhOskra
Creator: Gabby Hays - 3rd Place – Digital Advertisements: It’s Not Too Late
Contributors: Holly Ray and Campbell Saia
Each project showcases the department’s collaborative spirit and its commitment to amplifying the unique identity of Delta State—from captivating admissions pieces and sports photography to creative digital storytelling and legendary campus lore.
“These honors not only validate our strategic efforts but also highlight the power of authentic storytelling in higher education,” said Riddle. “We’re excited to keep building on this momentum.”
To learn more about CPRAM and the annual awards program, visit www.cpram.online.
